Expertise: Business Tax Planning, Private Clients, Trusts and Estates

Work and clients: Mike is responsible for the day-to-day running of Shipleys’ two tax departments in London and Godalming. His key focus is on private clients including expatriates and non-UK domiciliaries, more complicated UK tax planning and HM Revenue & Customs tax investigations. As a former Tax Officer he is well aware of the procedure from the other side of the fence.

The route to Shipleys: Mike worked for HM Revenue & Customs before joining a predecessor firm of Shipleys in 1979. He was made a principal in 1998.

Memberships: Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.

Aim:

"To find the solution to solve the problem."

Most entertaining deal or case:

"Helping a client with a PAYE investigation which was estimated at a tax liability of £300,000 at the beginning, but in the end the client paid £7,500."

Proudest professional moments:

"Still looking after a number of my clients who have been with me throughout my professional career."

What I like about my job:

"Solving problems."

Interests outside work:

Tax and mountain biking.